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calberry
Explorer
Jul 26, 2019

Kalaloch CG in a 29ft 5th wheel

We am planning a road trip to the Northwest next June in our 29ft 5th wheel and would like to stay 2-3 nights in Kalaloch before moving over to Sol Duc for a couple of nights. We always try to dry camp, so that is not an issue.

My question basically is: Are there sites that can accommodate both the 5er and our F350? (drive thru, back in, or dbl wide) In total we are close to 50' long.

I have found that Recreation.gov is not that helpful in looking at site details, and campsitephotos.com only has pictures and not actual lengths or widths. So I guess the 2nd question would be whether there is a PDF map somewhere that shows the sites and their sizes?

I prefer to reserve sites in advance (1st minute of 1st day they are available on-line...do that for Yosemite each spring), and would even consider reserving two sites (one for truck and one for 5er) if I had to (based on pics in campsitephotos.com.)

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Steve
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jul 26, 2019
    There are some sites that will handle your rig.
    You will need to make reservations well in advance to get a site.

    Olympic Park campgrounds
    Just south of the campgrounds is an overflow area that is great. No, there is no hook ups, or water, just pit toilet. It is called South Beach!
  • calberry's avatar
    calberry
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2019
    enblethen wrote:
    There are some sites that will handle your rig.
    You will need to make reservations well in advance to get a site.

    Olympic Park campgrounds
    Just south of the campgrounds is an overflow area that is great. No, there is no hook ups, or water, just pit toilet. It is called South Beach!


    Thanks for letting me know they do have sites that will work, but how do I found out which ones they are?

    I've already been to the link you shared, but it does not give any specific site details.

    And yes, I am aware of South Beach as well, but for now I am specifically just focusing on Kalaloch...not ready to go to back-up plans yet.

    Thanks again, Steve
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jul 27, 2019
    The only real way is to call the reservation line.
    Click on site number on the following it gives driveway lengths.
    Kalaloch
  • calberry's avatar
    calberry
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2019
    enblethen wrote:
    The only real way is to call the reservation line.
    Click on site number on the following it gives driveway lengths.
    Kalaloch


    The campground has what, 170 sites? I was trying to avoid clicking on 170 sites on rec.gov if there was a simple fix...like a map that shows the sites. If there is not a map then I guess I will have to do that.

    The process would be to go to this site: https://www.campsitephotos.com/campground/wa/kalaloch/
    Then click on each pic until I find one that LOOKS like it might work, then go to the rec.gov site to confirm.

    Sites are available 6 months in advance (if I remember right) so I can procrastinate (or keep looking for a map) for another 4-5 months ;-)

    Thanks,

    Steve
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jul 27, 2019
    You could call now for information on what sites are large enough for your rig.
    Then make reservations based on that information.
  • calberry's avatar
    calberry
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2019
    enblethen wrote:
    You could call now for information on what sites are large enough for your rig.
    Then make reservations based on that information.


    I've called rec.gov before...and I think I'd rather have another root canal ;-)

    But look what I just found: http://www.bobthecamper.com/Olympic/CampgroundMaps/KalalochCampgroundMapOlympicNationalPark.html

    At least I can see which ones are pull through! I can then check with rec.gov (on line or by phone) to verify length.

    Steve
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jul 27, 2019
    You could call the ranger station at Kalaloch.
    Your link has same map as on NPS site without the option of getting site details.
  • D_E_Bishop's avatar
    D_E_Bishop
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2019
    We started camping at Kalaloch(pronounced clay-lock for those who have never been there) since the sixties and it is basically a tent campground. Yes it would be nice if more info was available but with a limit of 35 feet stated and your rig is about 50 feet, 29 feet without the truck, there are not many spaces that answer your needs. This is a forested campground and the trees are not trimmed to allow passage of very tall vehicles and the spaces are narrow, actually, "Narrow", that's with a capitol "N".

    Most of the longer sites are just an area where the vehicle site is the shoulder of the road, those little pull outs are really little. If your trailer has slides, I don't think you're going to fit.
  • calberry's avatar
    calberry
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2019
    D.E.Bishop wrote:
    We started camping at Kalaloch(pronounced clay-lock for those who have never been there) since the sixties and it is basically a tent campground. Yes it would be nice if more info was available but with a limit of 35 feet stated and your rig is about 50 feet, 29 feet without the truck, there are not many spaces that answer your needs. This is a forested campground and the trees are not trimmed to allow passage of very tall vehicles and the spaces are narrow, actually, "Narrow", that's with a capitol "N".

    Most of the longer sites are just an area where the vehicle site is the shoulder of the road, those little pull outs are really little. If your trailer has slides, I don't think you're going to fit.


    Thanks for the feedback. I may have to adjust our plans ;-(

    Steve

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